Sir, This is with reference to the news item published in SOM dated June 10, 2021 on MCC’s property tax collection. Tax-payers in city feel that focus on online property tax payment should be given more weightage and at the same time MCC should ensure that all the required data are in the system before…

Sir, After undertaking a Herculean exercise of mapping the properties by various means including taking 3D pictures of the properties etc., the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) in February this year went one step ahead and pasted QR code stickers to selected houses in Mysuru. It said that from April onwards, the property tax, water related…

Sir, I see a lot of discussion nowadays regarding letting rain water into Underground Drainage (UGD). While some of the suggestions are indeed good, the first priority should be given to ensure water from the terrace is not let into UGD. [Please refer to my letter which was published in ‘Star of Mysore’ dated Jan.19,…

Sir, I was served with electricity bill on 12th April, 2021 and 12th May, 2021, pertaining to my meter number 4NEH607 by the CESC lineman. I found discrepancies in the above bills. The total number of units consumed during 1 month period was shown as consumption for 2 months period and subsequently the consumption for…

Sir, This is with reference to the letter in Star of Mysore dated June 5 regarding common drain pipe from terrace and bathroom. I appreciate the concern of the reader to provide work for jobless people by way of penalising others. Before penalising I would recommend the following: The authorities concerned should make sure the…

Sir, This is regarding the cancellation of II PUC exams. The Karnataka Government has cancelled the exams for regular students. But the question is what about repeaters and private candidates? They have been waiting for a long time to clear this exam and eke out a living. It’s a humble request to raise voice against…

Sir, I would like to bring to the notice of the citizens my latest and pleasant experience with the CESC ‘Dhanush’ team which swung into action to set right electrical problem on June 5, 2021 near BEML arch, Srirampura 3rd Stage. Suddenly the power went off at around 9.30 pm. We waited for power to…

Sir, I had come across news items in SOM with the Government appealing to the public to donate blood before taking Covid vaccination in view of the probable blood shortage which might be caused due to vaccination norms. Inspired by this, I decided to make this gesture of goodwill on the day I went for…

Sir, This is with reference to the news item ‘MUDA asks owners to keep vacant sites clean’ (Star of Mysore dated Apr. 25, 2021). It’s a warning that if the owners violate the conditions in their directive, MUDA (Mysuru Urban Development Authority) will clean on behalf of the owner and include charges in the Property…

Sir, Some months back MCC had mooted the idea of penalising house owners if they find common drain pipe from terrace and bathroom. This was a welcome move, as drain pipe from terrace should be separate, so that water comes in compound and goes in the designated storm water drain. If this pipe were to…